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Summary: A must read for every parent!
Review: I read this book thinking it would give me information about my son starting Suzuki violin. Instead, it spoke only briefly about music lessons, and quite a bit about parenting and nuturing children. I loved Sukuki's thoughts about how important it is to be a good role model for your child. So many parents forget this. This book is easy to read in a weekend. I have gone back to it numerous times. I recommend it to every parent.
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Summary: Inspirational, although weaker than "Nurtured by Love"
Review: This book is similar in message to Suzuki's earlier book, "Nurtured by love". Suzuki-humanist and philosopher is more evident here than in that other book. Praise from the parent, developing child's concentration and setting fun tasks that can be accomplished are some of advises on rearing children. Suzuki strongly believes that the real education is at home and therefore advocates for parents' self-reflecting: you reap what you saw, therefore you should strive to be a fine person yourself to raise fine children. As in "Nurtured by love", some of the life philosophy sounds a bit out of place: "act quickly on what you think", while an excellent advice, should have been tied in with the rest of the book. The same goes for other maxims, such as "do not cheat yourself". Both "Nurtured by Love" and "Ability Development" suffer from the lack of directed studies and critical analysis of much that Suzuki postulates. Intuitively though, his theories sound very appealing, while the great optimism and love for children shine through the imperfections of the books. The book reads like a somewhat watered-down version of "Nurtured by Love", which I would recommend instead of this one.
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Summary: Light but fulfilling reading
Review: This is very easy and light reading. It is a glimpse into the heart of the man who proved a good deal regarding education methods. The genuine feelings conveyed by Suzuki in this book refresh the soul...for parents and non-parents.
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Summary: Light but fulfilling reading
Review: This is very easy and light reading. It is a glimpse into the heart of the man who proved a good deal regarding education methods. The genuine feelings conveyed by Suzuki in this book refresh the soul...for parents and non-parents.
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Summary: better than Nurtured By Love
Review: Touching, a great learning trip for me as a Suzuki teacher and parent. Good to read again and again.
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Summary: better than Nurtured By Love
Review: Touching, a great learning trip for me as a Suzuki teacher and parent. Good to read again and again.
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Summary: Incredible Read!
Review: Wow! After having read this book, I am truly becoming a better parent and person. Suzuki gives practical sound advice on how to improve yourself and live a beautiful life. I was surprised to get so much out of a book that I thought was going to talk about teaching music to a child. Instead, it changed my life.
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